Commonwealth Scholarships in Low and Middle Income Countries

Closing date:
13/07/2018Applications now openValue of Award:
They are fully-fundedNo. of awards:
8Tenure:
Applications close on 13 July 2018.

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Anniversary Endowment Fund Commonwealth Scholarships allow successful applicants to benefit from the expertise provided by member universities in low and middle income countries around the Commonwealth.

The scheme, which will be expanded from 2019 and become known as the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships, is majority funded through the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) endowment fund.

Selection criteria:

The scholarships give talented students – who can be from any Commonwealth country other than the host country – the opportunity to gain a Master's degree while developing new skills and experiencing life in another country

General Information:

How do students apply?Applications are now open for eight fully-funded Master’s scholarships available for courses starting in January/February 2019RegulationsApplication Form

Decision makersThe scholarshipsWe have eight fully-funded Master’s scholarships available for courses starting in January/February 2019 in:Papua New Guinea – one scholarship available – find out moreSouth Africa – four scholarships available – find out moreSouth Pacific – one scholarship available – find out moreSri Lanka – two scholarships available – find out more

How and when do students learn of the decision?Terms and conditionsThe scholarships are fully-funded, providing full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular stipend (living allowance).They are for Master's courses only and are not applicable to distance learning courses.Applicants must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country , other than the host country.Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree of at least upper second level.

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?They are fully-funded, providing full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular stipend (living allowance). The scholarships are not applicable to distance learning courses and applicants must hold a Bachelors degree of at least upper second level to be eligible to apply.

Additional informationThe scheme, which will be expanded from 2019 and become known as the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships , is majority funded through the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) endowment fund.